Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1 Direct examination by Mr. Walker. Testified on behalf of the Prosecution, People of the State of Illinois. Officer at Haymarket. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): weapons in the hands of the police at Haymarket (vol.N 279).
Testimony of Christopher N. Gaynor, 1886 Aug. 10.
Volume N, 279-279, 1 p.
Gaynor, Christopher N.
Officer, Chicago Police Department.
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CHRISTOPHER W. GAYNOR,
a witness called and sworn on behalf of the people, was examined in chief by Mr. Walker, and testified as follows:
Q What is your full name?
A Christopher William Gaunor.
Q Where were you on the night of May 4th?
A I was in the first company.
Q Which rank?
A Second rank, second man.
Q From the east?
A Yes sir.
Q Lieut. Steele's Company?
A Lieut. Steele's Company.
Q Were you there when the bomb went off?
A I was.
Q Before the bomb went off did you have anything shining in your hand, either club, revolver or anything else?
A No sir.
Q Was there anything in your hand?
A No sir.
Q Who stood at your left?
A Officer Dewald.